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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX20

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Launched March 2010
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and TX20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was brought out 23 months prior to the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores vs the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Sony TX20

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 TX20 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012March 2010More recent by 23 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony TX20

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC TX20 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has external measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and the TX20.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and TX20 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and TX20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony TX20 will provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography info
Sony TX20 Portrait photography info
36
has manual focus
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (355 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography highlights
Sony TX20 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography factors
Sony TX20 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than average in class (355g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
72
great battery power (250 CIPA)
environment proof
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX20 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
great battery power (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Vlogging information
Sony TX20 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (355g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Sony TX20
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-03-18 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 180 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $349 $330